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VCA Animal Hospitals
Norwalk, Connecticut

Emergency Veterinarian - Relief

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Per Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Relief Veterinarian to join our team.

In this position you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to save pets’ lives.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are

  • Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
  • Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U. S.
  • WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
  • Robust Clinical Studies program.
  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:

  • Competitive salary plus bonus potential.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance.
  • Generous CE allowance.
  • Opportunity to teach and mentor.
  • 401(k).
  • Life and Long Term Disability insurance
  • Professional Liability coverage.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Key Responsibilities

The Emergency Relief Veterinarian will use their medical judgment and empathy to save pets' lives. They will also be part of a team committed to professional growth and compassionate care.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in veterinary medicine, particularly in emergency care. A passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is essential.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

TeachingMentoring

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution20 jobs · 8 employers

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$150k-$170k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$725k
Typical market rent
$2,743/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Services
Los Angeles, CA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Generous CE allowance
401(k)
Life and Long Term Disability insurance
Professional Liability coverage
Paid vacation/sick days
Employee pet discounts